Ornamental Squash ‘American Tondo’
Cucurbita moschata
Description
The most striking squash variety that we grow. Medium-size, deeply ribbed fruit is a honey mustard color with rich green streaking. Stems are a contrasting tan. This variety has a real old world feel. Great for decorating or for cooking with a taste similar to butternut squash.
Details
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 95 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
The most striking squash variety that we grow. Medium-size, deeply ribbed fruit is a honey mustard color with rich green streaking. Stems are a contrasting tan. This variety has a real old world feel. Great for decorating or for cooking with a taste similar to butternut squash.
Details
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 95 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
How to Grow

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